Mean Machine (band)
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| Mean Machine | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Japan |
| Genres | Rock |
| Years active | 2001 |
| Labels | Epic |
| Associated acts | Judy and Mary, The Thrill |
| Website | Official Epic/Sony website (Japanese) |
| Past members | |
| Ayumi Ito, Chara, Chiwaki, Yukari, Yuki | |
Mean Machine is an all-girl Japanese rock band. In 1998, Mean Machine was started by Chara and Chiwaki on a whim, choosing the themes "have fun", "cute with pheromones", and "play an instrument you never have before" to guide their band, and friends to join as members.[citation needed] Mean Machine starred in the Tower Records "No Music, No Life" advertising campaign, and debuted in 2001.
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[edit] Members
| Name | Role | Profession | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ayumi 伊藤歩 Romaji: Ayumi Ito |
Vocalist, lyricist | Actress | Co-starred with Chara in Shunji Iwai's "Swallowtail Butterfly" as Ageha, winning her the Japanese Academy Award for best new actress and best supporting actress. |
| CHIWAKI ちわきまゆみ Romaji: Mayumi Chiwaki |
Guitarist, songwriter | Musician, DJ | Debuted with "Good Morning, I Love You" in 1985. |
| YUKARIE | Bassist, songwriter | Musician | Tenor sax for The Thrill. Debuted with "A MILLION DOLLAR BAND THE THRILL" in 1992. |
| Yuki (有希) 磯谷有希 Romaji: Yuki Isoya |
Drummer, songwriter | Solo artist | Ex-Judy and Mary vocalist, current successful solo artist. Debuted in 1993 with "POWER OF LOVE". |
| Chara 佐藤美和 Romaji: Miwa Sato |
Drummer, songwriter | Solo artist | Immensely popular pop artist. Debuted with "Heaven" 1991. |
[edit] Discography
[edit] Albums
| Year | Album Information | Chart positions |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Cream
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7 |
[edit] Singles
| Release | Title | Oricon singles charts |
CDTV music video charts |
Tokio Hot 100 airplay charts |
Album |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Sūhā (スーハー) | 18 | 18 | 14 | Cream |
| Knock on You | 38 | 41 | — |
[edit] External links
- Ayumi Ito's official website (Japanese)
- Mayumi Chiwaki's official website (Japanese)
- Yukarie's official website (Japanese)
- YUKI's official website (Japanese)
- Chara's official website (Japanese)(English)
- No Turning Back | Mean Machine (English)
- YUKI | Girly Rock (English)
